What if the biggest obstacle in your relationships, career, and personal growth isn't communication itself but how you understand human behaviour? Welcome back to ep149 of Inspired To Invest with Dr. Etel Leit. To watch rather than listen, click HERE. Dr. Leit is an internationally recognized human communication researcher, TEDx speaker, psychologist, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and relationship expert known by many as "The Love Doctor." From serving as a commander in Israeli intelligence to pioneering baby sign language education and helping thousands of individuals improve their relationships, Dr. Leit shares powerful lessons about communication, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and human connection. You'll discover why feeling understood is one of our deepest human needs, how baby sign language can transform parent-child communication, and why thriving relationships often lead to thriving businesses. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔ Why communication is the foundation of every successful relationship ✔ The surprising benefits of baby sign language ✔ How curiosity can change your life and career ✔ Why most people listen incorrectly ✔ The connection between business success and personal relationships ✔ The powerful "3 A's" framework for personal growth ✔ How self-awareness can transform your relationships ✔ Why rejection can often be protection and redirection ✔ The difference between being a career woman and a woman with a career ✔ How to create deeper emotional connection with others Dr. Leit also shares the incredible story of how a business setback unexpectedly prepared her for success during the pandemic and the mindset shift that changed everything. If you're interested in personal development, emotional intelligence, communication, relationships, parenting, leadership, or entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately. 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and ring the notification bell so you never miss an episode of Inspired To Invest. 👍 Like, comment, and share this episode with someone who would benefit from becoming a better communicator. Connect with Dr. Etel Leit: @dreteleit on social and https://dretelleit online. Thank you to BnB Calc and RevWhisper for bringing us this month's episodes of Inspired To Invest. Instead of relying on guesswork, you can analyze potential revenue, occupancy rates, expenses, and projected cash flow before you buy, which is huge in today’s market where margins matter more than ever. Find out more, click HERE AND if you're an AirBnB host trying to improve your vacancy and get on the first page of AirBnB listings, check out https://revwhisper.com #InspiredToInvest #DrEtelLeit #Relationships #CommunicationSkills #EmotionalIntelligence TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 02:10 Growing up in Israel and developing curiosity about communication 05:15 How baby sign language changed everything 08:40 The benefits of helping children communicate earlier 11:05 The #1 communication mistake most people make 13:30 Presence and acceptance as the foundation of love 16:20 Entrepreneurship lessons and overcoming setbacks 19:10 Why rejection can be protection and redirection 22:05 How the pandemic transformed her business 24:15 The connection between love, relationships, and business success 27:10 Career woman vs woman with a career 29:45 Building thriving personal relationships 32:30 Why your partner acts as a mirror 35:15 The Three A's: Awareness, Acceptance, Action 38:00 Final thoughts and where to connect with Dr. Etel Leit ➕ Follow Serena Holmes for all things related to business, entrepreneurship, real estate, investing, wealth (and more!). 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